An intimate guest house on top of the rugged Cliffs of De Kelders, offers you whale watching from the comfort of your bed! Stanley and Lainy Carpenter welcome you to their guesthouse Whale Song Lodge overlooking the picturesque Walker Bay with views of the coastline stretching from the white sand dunes of "Die Plaat" past Hermanus all the way to Cape Point in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Whale Song Lodge offers seafront B&B accommodation on South Africa's whale coast which offers excellent land-based whale watching, shark cage diving, diverse fynbos, rugged coastal cliffs and deserted beaches - situated only 2 hours' drive from Cape Town just before the fishing village of Gansbaai famous for its Great White Sharks.

The accommodation at Whale Song Lodge comprises 4 Standard rooms and a Suite ideal for Honeymooners.

The spacious rooms are thoughtfully yet stylishly decorated with a writing desk and an easy chair. All standard room have some sea view and a small private standing balcony to take in the fresh sea air.

The modern functional en-suite bathrooms are separated from the sleeping area by shoulder-high walls, with under floor heating, separate bath and shower. In the changing area there is an off-the-floor area for your luggage and shelves and hanging space for clothes as well as an electronic safe, hairdryer and make up mirror. For the warm summer days there is a fan and beach towel for the pool or to take to the beach. There is some filtered water in the flask, fresh flowers and seasonal fruit. In case of a power failure there is a rechargeable Camp light, torch, candles and matches.

Please note that our rooms are non-smoking rooms. You are welcome to smoke on the balcony. Laundry can be done if you stay 2 nights or more. If it is an emergency we can always make a plan.

The Honeymoon Suite is situated at the front of the guesthouse and offers spectacular 180 degree view over Walker Bay. Watch the Southern Right Whales from the comfortable king-size bed or while lying in the spa-bath enjoying a glass of South African bullies.

The spacious room is thoughtfully yet stylishly decorated with a writing desk and two easy chairs in a separate lounge area. The honeymoon suite balcony has a coffee table and 2 chairs.

The communal areas:

A comfortable open plan lounge & dining room is divided by a free standing fire place. A large glass folding door leads out to a wooden deck. From the wooden deck you can take a refreshing plunge into the pool.

We spend hours out here enjoying the morning coffee or a crisp glass of Pierre Jourdan - Brut at sunset, watching the Southern Right Whale play in the bay (June till December).

For the cooler months there is a cosy fireplace and a good selection of South African Red Wines. There is nothing like the raw energy of a Cape Storm sitting in front of a cosy fire with a bottle of Jackson's Pinotage grown on 20km away in Stanford.

Wireless Internet is also available at the Lodge.

Breakfast:

Breakfast is served from 8 till 10 overlooking Walker Bay. The continental buffet includes fresh fruit in season, plain & fruit yoghurt, prunes done in rooibos tea & cinnamon, cereals, homemade muesli or granola, cheese from the Stanford area, cold meats and pates.

Lainy's homemade jams, marmelades and preserves are served with freshly baked rolls and croissants. Taste the variety of local honey on a warm slice of toast. Free range eggs are sourced from up the road and we will prepare them to your liking. Ask for your favoured tea (give our very healthy South African Rooibos tea a go) or try our special blend of coffee.

Dinner:

For dinner arrangements ask if we are cooking or for recommendations on local restaurants. We both have a passion for food and regularly sample what's on offer trying out new ones or revisit old favourites, being in the Winelands, the big city of Cape Town or just driving the gravel roads of the Overberg.

In season (August till March) we endeavour to cook for our guest 2 to3 nights a week. This gives us an opportunity to share our passion for food with you, in an informal surrounding and with stunning views over Walker bay. Guests are welcome to join in the preparation, preferably with a glass of fine Overberg wine.

With Gansbaai's fishing harbour only minutes away there is an ample supply of fresh seafood. We try to source as much fresh produce locally in the Overberg. Our eggs come from Grootbos Nature Reserve; cream & cheese from Klein rivier cheese close to Stanford and Herbs from our own garden.

The menu normally comprises of either three or four courses with emphases on local seafood and anything fresh & interesting we can find. With the highlight being one of Lainy's mouth watering desserts.

For the nights we do not cook, there are various restaurants in the area we can recommend and book for you. There is upmarket Red Indigo Restaurant at the stylish Forest lodge on Grootbos (5 min). The cosy house restaurant Havercrofts in Stanford (15min) and a selection of restaurants in Gansbaai (5min).

The area of Gansbaai on the Cape Whale Coast offers excellent whale watching, shark cage diving, diverse fynbos, coastal cliffs and deserted beaches.

Do some wine tasting in the Overberg, experience the fynbos on horse back or on foot . Enjoy a round off Golf on one of three golf courses.

Activities and attractions include:

• Boat based whale watching
• Shark diving
• Boat tours to dyer island
• Boat base fishing trips
• Sea kayaking
• Scuba diving
• River cruises
• Swimming & beach walks
• Birding
• Hiking trails
• Fynbos nature trails
• 4x4 mountain tour
• Horse trails
• Danger point lighthouse
• Uilkraals estuary
• Gansbaai village and harbour
• Masakhane township tours
• Wine tours
• Golfing
• Day trips to Stanford, Hermanus,Cape Agulhas.

Please enquire about frequent special offers and Long Stay discounts.

• Rates are per person sharing.
• Full Breakfast included.
• Rates are quoted in South African Rand and are subject to change.
• 2 night's minimum stay: September to January.

Child Policy:

• March to September 8 years minimum.
• October to February 12 years minimum.